SLUUD32A June   2024  – April 2025 BQ41Z50

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. 2BQ41Z50EVM Quick Start Guide
    1. 2.1 Items Needed for EVM Setup and Evaluation
    2. 2.2 Software Installation
    3. 2.3 EVM Connections
      1. 2.3.1 Connectors
        1. 2.3.1.1 Primary Input and Output Connectors
        2. 2.3.1.2 Jumper Placements
        3. 2.3.1.3 Battery Connector
        4. 2.3.1.4 Load/Charger Connector
        5. 2.3.1.5 GPIO Connector
    4. 2.4 Update Firmware
  7. 3Hardware
    1. 3.1 BQ41Z50 Production Calibration Guide
  8. 4Software
    1. 4.1 Battery Management Studio
      1. 4.1.1 Registers Screen
      2. 4.1.2 Setting Programmable BQ41Z50 Options
      3. 4.1.3 Calibration Screen
        1. 4.1.3.1 Voltage Calibration
        2. 4.1.3.2 Temperature Calibration
        3. 4.1.3.3 Current Calibration
      4. 4.1.4 Chemistry Screen
      5. 4.1.5 Programming Screen
        1. 4.1.5.1 Programming the Flash Memory
        2. 4.1.5.2 Exporting the Flash Memory
      6. 4.1.6 Advanced Comm SMB Screen
  9. 5IT-DZT Guide To Gauging
    1. 5.1 What is Dynamic Z-Track™ (IT-DZT)?
    2. 5.2 Overview of IT-DZT
    3. 5.3 Critical IT-DZT Parameters
    4. 5.4 IT-DZT Chemistry Details
    5. 5.5 Implementation of Dynamic Load (IT-DZT)
    6. 5.6 Results
  10. 6Hardware Design Files
    1. 6.1 BQ41Z50EVM Circuit Module Schematic
      1. 6.1.1 LED Control
    2. 6.2 Circuit Module Physical Layouts
      1. 6.2.1 Board Layout
      2. 6.2.2 Schematic
    3. 6.3 Bill of Materials
  11. 7Additional Information
    1. 7.1 Trademarks
  12. 8Related Documentation
  13. 9Revision History

Description

The BQ41Z50 Evaluation Module (EVM) is a system board created with the intent to evaluate the functionality of the BQ41Z50 Fuel Gauge within applications powered by multi-cell battery systems. The EVM includes a BQ41Z50, a current sense resistor, four thermistors, three LEDs, and header options to allow for proper tailoring to the intended application.

This document serves as a comprehensive guide on how use the BQ41Z50EVM to configure, test, and evaluate the performance of the BQ41Z50 in the user's intended application through sections such as the Quick Start Guide for initial test setup, the IT-DZT Guide for gauging algorithm configuration, along with Hardware and Software sections for further device configuration.

Section IT-DZT Guide To Gauging is an overview and explanation of the Dynamic Z-Track™ (IT-DZT) algorithm. It also goes over how to configure the gauge for a dynamic load profile.